bypass duct

noun

A component used in HVAC systems to manage airflow by providing an alternative path for excess air.

Meanings

nounbypass duct (plural bypass ducts)

plural bypass ducts

  1. engineeringA component used in HVAC systems to manage airflow by providing an alternative path for excess air.
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